ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor                            S.B. 320

(2) ANY OTHER CREDIBLE EVIDENCE OFFERED BY THE INSURER OR
CLAIMANT TO DEMONSTRATE THAT THE VALUE SET FORTH IN THE PUBLICATION OF
USED CAR VALUES ADOPTED FOR USE BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FAILS TO REFLECT;

(I) THE ACTUAL CONDITION OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE; OR

(II) THE ACTUAL CASH PRICE OF MOTOR VEHICLES IN THE SAME
GENERAL CONDITION IN THE LOCAL MARKET AREA.

27-304.1.

THE COMMISSIONER SHALL ADOPT REGULATIONS THAT ESTABLISH
STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR:

(1)      THE SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS INVOLVING THE TOTAL LOSS OF A
PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLE; AND

(2)      THE DETERMINATION OF THE PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR
VEHICLE'S TOTAL LOSS VALUE.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 2003.

May 22, 2003

The Honorable Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr.
President of the Senate
State House
Annapolis MD 21401

Dear Mr. President:

In accordance with Article II, Section 17 of the Maryland Constitution, today I have
vetoed Senate Bill 320 - Department of the Environment - Noise Control and
Pollution.

This bill makes several changes relating to noise control and pollution provisions
administered by the Maryland Department of the Environment. It also alters how
members of the Environmental Noise Advisory Council are selected and adds two
members to the Interagency Noise Control Committee.

House Bill 174, which was passed by the General Assembly and signed by me,
accomplishes the same purpose. Therefore, it is not necessary for me to sign Senate
Bill 320.

Sincerely,

Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.

Governor

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